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as in supplement
something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else
with his practicality and her refreshing enthusiasm, they are perfect complements to each other
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as in to adorn
to serve as a completing element to
this silk handkerchief will complement your suit very nicely and give it a bit of dash
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Recent Examples of complement
AFAR Media, 17 June 2025
Is the love of Jesus a substitute for or a complement to the worldly desire for male authority?
—Merve Emre, New Yorker, 17 June 2025
Essence, 27 June 2025
Specially Selected Giant Brioche Buns Go for gold with a pack of fluffy, oversized brioche buns—made with egg and butter—to complement our Ultimate Southern Burgers.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
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Noun
Scents of tropical flowers, pomelo, bergamot, citrus zest, and hints of lychee complement tasting notes of fresh pineapple, white flower, and subtle basil and lemongrass.
—AFAR Media, 17 June 2025
Is the love of Jesus a substitute for or a complement to the worldly desire for male authority?
—Merve Emre, New Yorker, 17 June 2025
Verb
Coco Jones leans into soft-glam, using bronzed lids and radiant finishes to complement her silky vocals.
—Essence, 27 June 2025
Specially Selected Giant Brioche Buns Go for gold with a pack of fluffy, oversized brioche buns—made with egg and butter—to complement our Ultimate Southern Burgers.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complement
Noun
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While supplements containing omega-3s benefit some health conditions, consult a healthcare provider before taking supplements or making dietary changes to avoid interactions with medications such as blood thinners.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
27 June 2025
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Unlike supplements that work internally (and can take months to show results), biotin shampoos work topically — cleansing the scalp, reinforcing the hair shaft, and setting the stage for fuller-looking growth.—
Neha Tandon,
Glamour,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Braun will stick around in an executive advisory capacity, serving as director of the board and senior advisor to HYBE chairman/CEO Bang Si-Hyuk.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
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However, with Venus retrograde moving from Aries to Pisces on the 27th, you may be forced to acknowledge what’s outside of your capacity.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Roth will spend the next week rehearsing, but has arrived at our meeting dressed très chic in a Dries Van Noten ivory top with sculptural pleating, a black straight skirt and pointed heels from Saint Laurent, and a small bag adorned with a Claude Lalanne bronze flower.—
Amy Verner,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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The pop-up, located on the ground floor, will offer several customization services, where clients can choose to have accessories adorned with lucky symbols such as stars, bees and shamrocks.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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What is likely to change, however, is the volume of applicants and employees who use low-THC cannabis legally.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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To be included in the index, stocks must be traded in the U.S. with sufficient daily volume and a market capitalization greater than $50 million.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 July 2025
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But with a smart approach, mirrors can truly enhance a space.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Dubai’s luxury real estate market soared to a new record.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
9 July 2025
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In reverse, Clemson fans may grow up with Notre Dame occupying similar real estate to Georgia.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Grundy completed her residency at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart while Meyer completed his residency at Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center in Chicago.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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The Detroit and Cleveland teams will play at the NBA arenas that currently exist, while Philadelphia is planning on a new building that will be completed hopefully by 2030.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Amazon Basics Fluted Ceramic Round Planter This early Prime Day deal is perfect for decorating your outdoor table with lush greenery and flowers.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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His striking work, Protest, depicts the bloodshed of Sri Lanka’s long civil war, using books that are charred or rendered illegible, often decorated with symbolic or figurative objects, like toy-soldier figurines marching across a soiled page.—
Thessaly La Force,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2025
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“Complement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complement. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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